The man was accompanied by another man. They both left the area in a light colored sedan.

Anyone who knows the man’s name or whereabouts can call Detective Jamie Buchbinder at 369-7141, Crime Line at 369-7061 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com or text “ocalapd” and a tip to TIP411.

Man wanted on robbery warrant is arrested

SUMERFIELD — A man wanted on a warrant for strong-arm robbery was arrested Thursday after he was found hiding in a closet inside a garage.

Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jeff Gold and Deputy Joshua O’Carroll found Randy Lee Pumphrey, 30, at a residence in the 3900 block of Southeast 135th Lane. Pumphrey told them he had planned to turn himself in once he gathered the bail money.

On Tuesday, a man and his daughter told Detective Erik Dice that Pumphrey asked for a ride to a store. There, he placed some type of object at the neck of one of the victims and demanded money. After receiving more than $1,000, he fled on foot.

The next day, Pumphrey was interviewed by Detective Bobby Levay and said he was with the man and his daughter, assisting them in the purchase of $1,000 worth of medication. At the conclusion of the transaction, Pumphrey said, the woman was supposed to give him part of the 50 pills in her possession for his help in the deal. He said he snatched the pills from the woman and ran.

In addition to the robbery charge, Pumphrey was charged with resisting without violence.

COMMUNITY

Pasture management class at Extension office

UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service will hold a four-class series on Small Farms Pasture Management.

The classes will be held 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 7, 14, 19 and 28 at the UF Plant Science Research and Education Unit, 2556 W. County Road 318, Citra.

The cost for is $55 and registration is required by March 4.

For more information, call 671-8400.

Timeshare owners meeting set for March

The Florida Timeshare Owners Group spring meeting will be held at 1 p.m. March 3 at the Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota.

For more information, call 941-351-1384 or visit www.tsownersgroup.com.

Dress and tuxes sought for students in need

The Pink, Pearl and Lace Cancer Awareness Group is collecting gently used prom dresses and tuxedos for high school students in need.

Dresses can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Howard Academy, 306 NW Seventh Ave., Ocala, through April 1.

A give-away is planned for noon April 6. For more information, call 512-5130.

CF Senior Institute is looking for instructors

The Senior Learning Institute of the College of Central Florida is accepting proposals from instructors who want to offer intellectually stimulating or creative artistic short courses for learners 50 and older.

The SLI Course Proposal form can be downloaded from pathways.cf.edu/SLI.

Proposals are due Wednesday.

For more information, email jeronegamble@cf.edu or brunoe@cf.edu.

NAACP branch hosting Black History Program

The Marion County NAACP Branch and NAACP Youth Council will host its annual Black History Program at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Theological Seminary, 1105 NW 4th St., Ocala. The theme is “Finding our way back to 1st: Using history as a building block of your future.”

During the interactive program, students will be provided informational packets about scholarships, college applications/resumes, volunteer opportunities, jobs of the future, time management and ACT/SAT study techniques and tricks. For more iformation, call 875-8430.

Paddock Mall honoring heart awareness month

In honor of Heart Awareness Month, Paddock Mall is offering the Simon From the Heart gift card, available at Guest Services in Center Court.

For every gift card sold, Simon will give $1 to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in support of The Heart Truth Campaign, a national campaign for women about heart disease, which is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

In addition, one shopper will win a prize package through Simon’s What’s Not to Love? sweepstakes. Text Red 74666 or turn in an entry form at Guest Services. For more information, visit www.simon.com/whatsnottolove.

STATE

Small plane crashes in water near Clearwater

CLEARWATER — Multiple law enforcement agencies responded after a small plane crashed into the water near the Bayside Bridge in Clearwater.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says the plane crashed about 2:15 a.m. Friday just north of the bridge’s hump.

The pilot was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Deputies and rescue personnel remained on the scene early Friday to assist the Federal Aviation Administration with its investigation.

<p class="bold allcaps">POLICE BEAT</p>
<p><b>OPD seeks man who stole Apple products</b></p><p>Ocala police are seeking assistance identifying a man seen on surveillance images using a stolen credit card at Walmart last month.</p><p>Authorities said the man purchased several Apple electronic products totaling $1,895.28.</p><p>Surveillance images show the alleged suspect leaving the store at 4980 E. Silver Springs Blvd. at 2:33 p.m. Jan. 17.</p><p>The man was accompanied by another man. They both left the area in a light colored sedan.</p><p>Anyone who knows the man's name or whereabouts can call Detective Jamie Buchbinder at 369-7141, Crime Line at 369-7061 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com or text “ocalapd” and a tip to TIP411.</p><p><b>Man wanted on robbery warrant is arrested</b></p><p>SUMERFIELD — A man wanted on a warrant for strong-arm robbery was arrested Thursday after he was found hiding in a closet inside a garage.</p><p>Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jeff Gold and Deputy Joshua O'Carroll found Randy Lee Pumphrey, 30, at a residence in the 3900 block of Southeast 135th Lane. Pumphrey told them he had planned to turn himself in once he gathered the bail money.</p><p>On Tuesday, a man and his daughter told Detective Erik Dice that Pumphrey asked for a ride to a store. There, he placed some type of object at the neck of one of the victims and demanded money. After receiving more than $1,000, he fled on foot.</p><p>The next day, Pumphrey was interviewed by Detective Bobby Levay and said he was with the man and his daughter, assisting them in the purchase of $1,000 worth of medication. At the conclusion of the transaction, Pumphrey said, the woman was supposed to give him part of the 50 pills in her possession for his help in the deal. He said he snatched the pills from the woman and ran.</p><p>In addition to the robbery charge, Pumphrey was charged with resisting without violence.</p><h3>COMMUNITY</h3>
<p><b>Pasture management class at Extension office</b></p><p>UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service will hold a four-class series on Small Farms Pasture Management.</p><p>The classes will be held 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 7, 14, 19 and 28 at the UF Plant Science Research and Education Unit, 2556 W. County Road 318, Citra.</p><p>The cost for is $55 and registration is required by March 4.</p><p>For more information, call 671-8400.</p><p><b>Timeshare owners meeting set for March</b></p><p>The Florida Timeshare Owners Group spring meeting will be held at 1 p.m. March 3 at the Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota.</p><p>For more information, call 941-351-1384 or visit www.tsownersgroup.com.</p><p><b>Dress and tuxes sought for students in need</b></p><p>The Pink, Pearl and Lace Cancer Awareness Group is collecting gently used prom dresses and tuxedos for high school students in need.</p><p>Dresses can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Howard Academy, 306 NW Seventh Ave., Ocala, through April 1.</p><p>A give-away is planned for noon April 6. For more information, call 512-5130.</p><p><b>CF Senior Institute is looking for instructors</b></p><p>The Senior Learning Institute of the College of Central Florida is accepting proposals from instructors who want to offer intellectually stimulating or creative artistic short courses for learners 50 and older.</p><p>The SLI Course Proposal form can be downloaded from pathways.cf.edu/SLI.</p><p>Proposals are due Wednesday.</p><p>For more information, email jeronegamble@cf.edu or brunoe@cf.edu.</p><p><b>NAACP branch hosting Black History Program</b></p><p>The Marion County NAACP Branch and NAACP Youth Council will host its annual Black History Program at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Theological Seminary, 1105 NW 4th St., Ocala. The theme is “Finding our way back to 1st: Using history as a building block of your future.”</p><p>During the interactive program, students will be provided informational packets about scholarships, college applications/resumes, volunteer opportunities, jobs of the future, time management and ACT/SAT study techniques and tricks. For more iformation, call 875-8430.</p><p><b>Paddock Mall honoring heart awareness month</b></p><p>In honor of Heart Awareness Month, Paddock Mall is offering the Simon From the Heart gift card, available at Guest Services in Center Court.</p><p>For every gift card sold, Simon will give $1 to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in support of The Heart Truth Campaign, a national campaign for women about heart disease, which is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.</p><p>In addition, one shopper will win a prize package through Simon's What's Not to Love? sweepstakes. Text Red 74666 or turn in an entry form at Guest Services. For more information, visit www.simon.com/whatsnottolove.</p><h3>STATE</h3>
<p><b>Small plane crashes in water near Clearwater</b></p><p>CLEARWATER — Multiple law enforcement agencies responded after a small plane crashed into the water near the Bayside Bridge in Clearwater.</p><p>The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says the plane crashed about 2:15 a.m. Friday just north of the bridge's hump.</p><p>The pilot was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.</p><p>Deputies and rescue personnel remained on the scene early Friday to assist the Federal Aviation Administration with its investigation.</p><p>No further information was immediately available.</p><h3>CALENDAR</h3>
<p><b>TODAY</b></p><p>YOUTH FAIR: Southeastern Youth Fair events include swine auction, pork barbecue lunch, fashion revue and Share the Fun, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. (629-1255 orwww.seyfair.com)</p><p> </p><p>CHILI COOK OFF: Belleview/South Marion Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-off, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Lake Lillian, Belleview. Chili, crafts, pony rides and more. (245-2178)</p><p> </p><p>OMNIMUSICA: World music ensemble performs, 2 p.m. Saturday, Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Free with museum admission of $3-$6. (873-5810)</p><p> </p><p>PET VACCINES: M-III Veterinarian Services low-cost vaccine clinic, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Tractor Supply, 1751 SW 134 St., Ocala. Dogs, cats and horses. (315-3838)</p><p> </p><p>WRESTLING: Wrestling, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dory Funk Arena, 3598 SW 74th Ave., Ocala. $20. (895-4658 or www.dory-funk.com)</p><p> </p><p>RAY PRICE: Country legend, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Orange Blossom Opry, 13939 SE State Road 42, Weirsdale. (821-1201 or www.obopry.com)</p><p> </p><p>EAGLES: 7 Bridges, The Ultimate Eagles Experience, 7 p.m. Saturday, Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala. $15-17. (854-3670 or www.csculturalcenter.com)</p><p> </p><p><b>TODAY AND SUNDAY</b></p><p>FLY-IN: Ocala Flying Model Club Electric Fly-in, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1020 SE 110 St., Ocala. $2 per person or $5 per car load. (www.ocalaflyingmodelclub.com)</p><p> </p><p>CRACKER WEEKEND: Florida Pioneer Cracker weekend and native plant sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Rainbow Springs State Park, Dunnellon. $2. (465-8555) </p><p> </p><p>WHEN IN ROME: Ocala Symphony Orchestra presents When In Rome, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Ocala Breeders' Sales Auditorium, 1701 SW 60th Ave. Ocala. $5-$30. (351-1606 or ocalasymphony.com)</p><p> </p><p>KINGDOM OF THE SUN CONCERT BAND: A Musical Memory, 2 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Marion Technical Institute, 1614 SE Fort King St., Ocala. Free. (624-9291 or http://kingdomofthesunband.org)</p><p> </p><p><b>SUNDAY</b></p><p>READ-IN: African American Read-in, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. (671-8551)</p><p> </p><p>YOUTH FAIR: Final day of Southeastern Youth Fair include horses, dairy/meat goats and kiddie goat shows, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. (629-1255 or www.seyfair.com)</p><p> </p><p>ART PRESENTATION: Jackie Schindehette presents “Beanie & Me,” 3 p.m. Sunday, Gallery East, 11761 SE U.S. 441, Belleview. $10-$12. (245-2781)</p><p> </p><p>MOVIE PREMIER: “Save the Gator Queen” movie premier, 2 4:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Marion Theater, 50 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. Autographs prior to 4:30 show, live music prior to 7 p.m. show. $8. (617-2395)</p><p></p><p>SINGLES DANCE: Singles Dance Club dressy Academy Awards Night dance, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Silver Springs Shores Elks Lodge 2730, 7655 E. County Road 25, Belleview. $10. (751-7006)</p><p> </p><p>BIRTHDAY PARTY: Kodiak bears Max, Forest and Jake celebrate their birthdays, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Silver Springs Nature's Theme Park. 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.(236-2121 or silversprings.com)</p><p> </p><p><b>SUNDAY AND MONDAY</b></p><p>CHERISH THE LADIES: Irish-American band, 3 p.m. Sunday, Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 N. Educational Path, Lecanto, and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala. $22-$24. (873-5810 or ticket.CF.edu)</p><p> </p><p><i>To submit information for this list, send an email to calendar@starbanner.com or visit www.ocala.com, scroll down and click on EVENTS CALENDAR on the right.</i></p>